Thomas Alva Edison is considered one of the greatest inventors of the world. From the invention of light bulbs, to developing devices capable of recording sound, this renowned scientist has done it all. Let’s look at some unknown facts about Thomas Alva Edison.
Unknown facts about Thomas Alva Edison
1) As a child, Edison had an unusually broad forehead and a head which was considered larger than an average human’s.
2) He did not have any formal education as a child. As a hyperactive child, Edison’s teachers were not able to handle him properly, which led his mother to remove him from school and tutor him at home until the age of 11.
3) As an avid fan of Shakespeare, Edison once wanted to be an actor, however, he soon gave up on the idea because of his extreme shyness in front of crowds.
4)Edison published his own newspaper, the Grand Trunk Herald, at the age of 13. He used to publish up to date stories and the newspaper soon became a hit.
5) Edison once made a device which could kill cockroaches using electricity.
6) One of his biggest failures as an inventor was when he tried to invent a device to separate ore from rock and lost millions in the process.
7) Two of Edison’s children were nicknamed “Dot” and “Dash,” in honour of his telegraph days.
8) He used over 2,500 books to keep a record of his progress on thousands of inventions.
With more than 512 patents under his name, Thomas Alva Edison was also the first scientist to employ a team of researchers under him. A scientist turned entrepreneur, Edison is an inspiration to many scientists.
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Tesla has ramped up its India expansion by leasing a 24,565 sq ft warehouse at Lodha Logistics Park in Mumbai’s Kurla West. The five-year lease, registered on May 16, 2025, involves a total rent of over ₹24 crore, starting at ₹37.53 lakh per month with a 5% annual escalation. The facility includes two ground-floor units and 20 parking spots, with rent payments commencing June 1, 2025.
This warehouse will function as a key service center and garage for Tesla’s India operations, excluding bodywork and spray painting. The move supports Tesla’s preparations for its official market debut, expected in late 2025 or early 2026.
Tesla’s India rollout includes offices in Pune, flagship showrooms in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) and Delhi-NCR, and co-working spaces in Mumbai. The new warehouse lease highlights Tesla’s commitment to building a robust infrastructure for sales, service, and delivery of electric vehicles and energy products across India.
While manufacturing plans are not yet confirmed, Tesla is reportedly exploring sites in Maharashtra for a potential assembly unit. The Mumbai warehouse lease marks a significant step in Tesla’s strategy to establish a strong presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing EV markets.
Info Edge (India) Ltd shareholders have overwhelmingly approved an investment of up to ₹1,000 crore in the company’s third venture capital fund, Info Edge Ventures Fund III. The proposal received near-unanimous backing, with 99.9995% of valid votes in favor out of 1,274 participants.
Smartweb Internet Services Ltd, a wholly owned Info Edge subsidiary, will act as sponsor and investment manager for the new fund. This move strengthens Info Edge’s commitment to backing early-stage startups and expanding its footprint in India’s venture capital landscape.
Info Edge has a strong track record as an early investor in leading Indian startups like Zomato and PB Fintech, with combined holdings in these firms valued at ₹31,500 crore ($3.7 billion) as of March 31, 2025.
MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has partnered with fintech leader Razorpay to support the growth of deeptech and emerging tech startups across India, with a special focus on those in Tier II and III cities. Through this collaboration, early-stage startups will gain access to Razorpay’s fintech infrastructure, mentorship, and resources via the Razorpay Rize program.
Startups in areas like AI, blockchain, robotics, and IoT will benefit from streamlined company incorporation support, expert mentorship, product credits, and guidance for applying to global accelerators such as Y Combinator. Selected founders will also join the exclusive Rize Community, connecting with peer networks and attending masterclasses.
MSH CEO Panneerselvam Madanagopal emphasized that this partnership will help founders scale faster by providing vital support in mentorship, capital access, and digital infrastructure. As India’s startup ecosystem surpasses 159,000 DPIIT-recognised startups, this initiative aims to give deeptech entrepreneurs the tools and networks needed to innovate for India and expand globally.